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Republic Wireless offers new customers: 1-Month of Prepaid Unlimited Talk & Text + 1GB 4G LTE Data for Free (only pay tax) after instructions below. Shipping is free. Thanks mattwoody

Note, compatible with select Android devices only.To get the offer:
  1. Click here and add SIM card kit to cart
  2. On 'Delivery Options' step, select 'UPS Mail Innovations'
  3. Your SIM card kit will be Free with Free Shipping (shown on final checkout page)
    • Note: The one month of free service offer will come pre-loaded to your purchased SIM card
    • You may be charged shipping if also purchasing a device with your order

Activation:
  1. With your Republic Wireless SIM card inserted, run the Republic app (Google Play) on your compatible device
  2. Select the 'Unlimited Talk & Text + 1GB Data' plan during setup
  3. Activate by no later than 5/30/18 at 11:59P.M. ET
  4. Your service plan will be Free for 1-Month
    • Cost Breakdown: $20 + tax for one month on the 1GB Plan - $20 automatic discount = Free (with remaining tax due)
  5. Important: You will (only) be responsible for paying any federally mandated taxes and telecom charges owed on the pre-discounted plan price. Amount owed for taxes will vary by state.
Eligible devices:
  • Alcatel A30 (5046G)
  • Google Pixel (G-2PW4100)
  • Google Pixel XL (G-2PW2100)
  • Google Pixel 2 (G011A)
  • Google Pixel 2 XL (G011C)
  • Huawei Ascend 5W (H1623)
  • Moto E4 (XT1768)
  • Moto E4 Plus (XT1775)
  • Moto G4 Play (XT1607)
  • Moto G4 (XT1625)
  • Moto G4 Plus (XT1644)
  • Moto G5 Plus (XT1687)
  • Moto G5S Plus (XT1806)
  • Moto X Pure Edition (XT1575)
  • Moto X4 (XT1900-1)
  • Moto Z (XT1650-03)
  • Moto Z Play (XT1635-02)
  • Moto Z2 Play (XT1710-01)
  • Nexus 5X (LGH790)
  • Nexus 6 (XT1103)
  • Nexus 6P (H1511)
  • Samsung Galaxy J3 2016 (SM-J320A)
  • Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327U)
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 (SM-J727U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920T)
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935U)
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 (SM-G950U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy S8+ (SM-G955U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960U1)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (SM-G965U1)

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Edited April 19, 2018 at 12:08 PM by
Now through May 31st, Republic is offering free SIM kits (usually $5), free shipping, and one month of free service for 1GB (usually $20/mo). You can add data for $5/GB.
https://republicwireless.com/shop.../sim-card/

T's & C's: You must activate the SIM card between April 19, 2018 and June 30, 2018 by 11:59 p.m. ET on a supported Republic Wireless phone, choose a valid Republic Wireless service plan, and agree to the Republic Wireless Terms of Service. The Offer is valid for anyone who has ordered a SIM card from Republic Wireless on or after March 1, 2018 The Offer has no cash value, is not valid for payment of any kind other than as a service credit for a Republic Wireless service plan, not transferable, and not valid on the service plans of any wireless carrier other than Republic Wireless. The free service (taxes and telecom fees not included) will begin at the start of your first month with Republic Wireless. If the Republic Wireless service is terminated before the expiration of the one month period, any and all remaining service credits expire. If you chose a plan of greater value than Republic Wireless's Talk and Text plus 1GB of cellular data service plan, any additional service plan cost above the Talk and Text plus 1GB cellular data service plan is not included and must be paid for by you.
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mig0
05-06-2018 at 11:51 AM.
05-06-2018 at 11:51 AM.
Quote from HiepThong :
If your phone shows not compatible on the ap, click list of phones that are compatible- bypass compatibility check - and order as normal. I did it last night

That only lets you get the free sim card but the republic software probably won't work with your phone. My s7 edge isn't compatible because it's got tmobile software on it, I'd need to flash it to the unlocked, and I'm trying to determine how to do so.
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ScottoDono
05-07-2018 at 10:11 PM.
05-07-2018 at 10:11 PM.
Quote from UnixAdmin :
I have numbers held at RingTo. I would try this if I had a good deal on a Sprint phone for the Sprint deal.
Ported my ringto number to talkatone.... completely free but that was 2 months ago.

If my billing date is May 26 on Republic is there a certain amount of lead time to cancel if I do not want to autorenew,? Should I be safe canceling on the 25th?
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zeugma
05-08-2018 at 07:32 PM.
05-08-2018 at 07:32 PM.
"paying any federally mandated taxes and telecom charges owed"

How much are the actual charges? Not the taxes which differ, but any surcharges from RW itself?
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zeugma
05-08-2018 at 08:55 PM.
05-08-2018 at 08:55 PM.
Answering my own question:
State E911 - $1 <- this is the correct gov fee
Fed USF Cellular - $1.03 <- this is RW's fee
Fed Compliance Fee - $0.13 <- this is RW's fee
Telcom State Sales Tax - $1.01 <- seems to be based on some arbitrary base amount, but legit tax

Total: $3.17

So, a little on the high side for "free".
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zeugma
05-08-2018 at 08:59 PM.
05-08-2018 at 08:59 PM.
Quote from aznshorty :
Do you have to port in a number or can you get a new one with them?
From the activation app it looks like the ONLY choice is a new number initially. No porting in. After activation, you can port in a number in the app.
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Last edited by zeugma May 8, 2018 at 09:28 PM.
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ScottoDono
05-12-2018 at 11:24 AM.
05-12-2018 at 11:24 AM.
I was charged full price. Just noticed it on my credit card. Created a help ticket. If they do not credit I guess I will have to dispute with AMEX
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mig0
05-22-2018 at 12:09 AM.
05-22-2018 at 12:09 AM.
(edited) disregard.
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Last edited by mig0 May 22, 2018 at 01:22 AM.

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WuyiL
07-14-2018 at 05:28 AM.
07-14-2018 at 05:28 AM.
Quote from jmsatl :
I was charged full price. Just noticed it on my credit card. Created a help ticket. If they do not credit I guess I will have to dispute with AMEX

Sorry to hear that. Any updates?
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ScottoDono
07-14-2018 at 06:48 AM.
07-14-2018 at 06:48 AM.
Quote from WuyiL :
Sorry to hear that. Any updates?

Customer service corrected it but you got to watch out for it
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eddi0
07-19-2018 at 08:54 PM.
07-19-2018 at 08:54 PM.
Appears this is dead...can someone who was successful with it please verify??
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